Excursions to Zanzibar

Paradise Island Zanzibar , washed by the Indian Ocean, will give a fabulous holiday to any tourist. Its white coral sands on the coast and turquoise waters around will not leave indifferent neither beach lovers nor aesthetes with a refined taste. However, if you want to somehow diversify your vacation, you should definitely pay attention to the list of excursions to Zanzibar . There are quite a lot of them here, but you can always find something to your taste. The price of excursions to Zanzibar on average ranges from $ 20 to $ 200. However, the upper limit is not the limit - it can be more expensive, depending on the level of comfort and season .

Booking tours around the island will not make any problems. Almost every hotel here has a tour desk or specific guides who are ready to listen and realize your wishes. Excursions to Zanzibar , as a rule, are individual. It is impossible not to note that it is much more comfortable than large bus tours, which practically exclude individual communication with the guide.

City tour of Stone Town

Stone Town , aka Stone Town is the historical part of the capital city of Zanzibar. There are many structures here that will interest the visiting tourist. Among them is the House of Wonders , the Arab Old Fort, the Anglican Church , the Livingstone House , the Museum of Culture and History of Swahili. You can visit the local market. However, it is better not to risk disgusting and impressionable people - there is widespread unsanitary conditions there. To buy something is also not recommended, but here you can fully enjoy the local flavor and the abundance of various fruits. Stone Town is an object of UNESCO's world cultural heritage.

If from your hotel you did not manage to agree on an excursion, or if you planned a trip yourself, you can find a guide directly on the street. There are enough good and intelligent guides, but, most likely, the conversation will have to be in English. If you are completely confident in your abilities and the possibilities of mobile Internet, you can travel to interesting places alone. To do this, it is enough to compile a list of places you wish to visit and rent a taxi for 2-3 hours. In general, a tour of Stone Town will cost you $ 20- $ 40.

Spice tours

Without exaggeration, you can say that there is a cult of spices in Zanzibar. Each dish of traditional cuisine is generously seasoned with spices. And it's no accident, because spices are grown right here on the island. Therefore, one of the most popular excursions in Zanzibar is a trip to a spice farm. Along the way, the guide will tell you about the sights that will be encountered on your way - the ruins of the castle of Marukhubi, the Palace of the Sultan and the Persian Baths.

You should not expect that you really will be brought to a full-fledged plantation, no. They are located on private land, and strangers are not allowed there. Your attention will be presented to a small farm, in different corners of which grow various plants, from which then spices and spices are made. This carnation, ginger, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg and even coffee trees. In general, the tour will take about 4 hours and will cost you from $ 50 to $ 80.

The Jozanne Forest

This excursion on the island of Zanzibar involves a walk through the National Park, also known as the Josanni forest. You will spend 3 hours in the rainforest surrounded by its peaceful inhabitants - the red colobus. This kind of monkey has a rather funny look and very complaisant temper. In the park there are more than 40 species of birds, and also here you can find such rare animals as antelope, duker, leopard, viverra. Excursions are usually conducted in English. However, the material is so simple that even with a level below the average, it will be very clear to you what the guide is talking about. The price of such an excursion to Zanzibar will be from $ 50 to $ 90.

The Island of Prison

A sightseeing tour to the island of Prison aims to see not so much a prison in which there were not a single prisoner as many rare species of turtles. These land giants can be ironed, fed from the hands, scratching their necks - in general, to fully enjoy the fellowship. Like the local species of monkeys, the Seychelles turtles are very peaceful. The trip here takes about 6 hours, and its cost varies from $ 50 to $ 80.

Walk with dolphins

This tour, like no other in Zanzibar, will bring a lot of pleasure and delight. On a traditional wooden boat, with manual trim and sails, you'll sail in search of dolphin packs that live near the island. Incredible, but with dolphins here you can even swim! This entertainment takes about 6 hours and will cost you from $ 80 to $ 120. If you travel alone, you can always go to the coast where the boats are based, and arrange with the local population that you are shown dolphins. It will be a little cheaper, but you need to understand that in this version of the journey there are some risks.

Safari

Tanzania is famous throughout the world for its safari . However, there is no such entertainment on the island. However, do not be in a hurry to get upset - excursions to the mainland are organized from Zanzibar. As a rule, tours begin in Arusha . From the island there are regular flights to this city. Therefore, you can either order a safari tour from a local operator (including the organization of a flight), or fly on your own and already in Arusha look for entertainment on your pocket. Such an entertaining journey will cost you $ 600- $ 2000.

What else to entertain yourself in Zanzibar?

In fact, the list of various activities and excursions is huge. For example, you should definitely give at least a few hours of your time and try yourself in diving . Around Zanzibar is a very rich underwater world, because the island is surrounded by coral reefs. There is even a separate tour "Blue Safari", which will allow you to see for yourself.

Among the interesting and entertaining places for excursions to Zanzibar is the traditional fishing village of Kizimkazi , algae farm, reef of Borib, caves of slaves, turtle farm. Tourists in Zanzibar are recommended to visit the cafe of national cuisine The Rock. It is interesting because it is located on a small rock in the middle of the ocean. At the usual time, tourists are brought here by boat, but at low tide you can walk to the shore. Whatever it was, whatever tour or tour you choose, be sure - positive impressions are attached!